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coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1986 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

the forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.

Corrective Action

this could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary

1986 Mercury Lynx

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1985 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

the forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.

Corrective Action

this could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.

Recall Notes

install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary

1985 Mercury Lynx

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the throttle lever may not return to idle position due to misalignment of the air conditioner shut off switch to the throttle lever pin. consequence of defect: a jammed throttle could result in a loss of accelerator control, without prior warning, and an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin.

1985 Mercury Lynx

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

external cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.

Corrective Action

engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).

1984 Mercury Lynx

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

external cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.

Corrective Action

engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).

1984 Mercury Lynx

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

the brake line may be positioned too close to an engine bracket. normal engine movements may cause the bracket to rub against the brake line.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the brake line will be inspected and rerouted if necessary.

1984 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

the bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

1983 Mercury Lynx

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

during a crash barrier test, the rubber hose connecting the fuel tank and the metal filler pipe vent tube was cut, resulting in fuel leakage. the involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a brace between the right side rear quarter panel and the body side rail to improve fuel tank impact resistance.

1983 Mercury Lynx

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.

1983 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

rear seat belt retractors may allow twisted webbing to enter the retractor housing and jam the retractor. consequence of defect: a jammed retractor would interfere with webbing retraction and withdrawal. this will discourage seat belt usage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

a clip will be inserted into the retractor housing webbing to prevent jamming.

1983 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.

1982 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

the portion of the roof above frame (rail) to which the shoulder belt is anchored may have a slot that can compromise the strength of the shoulder belt anchor under certain severe loads. (the suspect area is not visible.) consequently, some vehicles included in this recall may not meet the 3000 pound anchorage strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.

1982 Mercury Lynx

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Air Conditioner

Consequence of Defect

on the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. if the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner.

1982 Mercury Lynx

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.

1982 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

a clip will be inserted into the retractor housing webbing to prevent jamming.

1982 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

screw that connects the seat back frame to the recliner mechanism may break.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the attachment screw on the driver"s seat will be replaced by one of a larger diameter.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

all defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, metal fasteners that were used to secure the carpeting to the floor pan may have accidentally penetrated the top of the fuel tank. this would result in a slight fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect vehicles for penetration of the fuel tank by carpet fasteners. any leaking fuel tanks will be replaced and the floor pan will be sealed, without charge to owners.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles have an electrically ungrounded fuel inlet. these vehicles are subject to static charge accumulation at the fuel filler pipe opening, which can occur if these vehicles are refueled from an electrically ungrounded dispensing nozzle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

a grounding connection from the filler pipe inlet to the vehicle body and a static electricity suppression rod inside the filler pipe will be installed at no charge to owner.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles were produced with an engine compartment wire assembly that may have been routed above the air conditioning suction hose. this hose may push up on the wiring harness causing it to contact the hood prop rod bracket attaching bolt. this could lead to penetration or chafing of the wiring insulation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing at no charge to owner.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

fuel may possibly travel through the speed control vacuum lines and into the speed control actuation device (serv0). the fuel can damage seals in the actuator servo and allow vacuum leaks. such a leak could activate the speed control without any action on the part of the driver. this would cause the vehicle to gradually accelerate.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the vacuum check valve and hose assembly will be replaced and the speed control servo will be replaced if it has been damaged.

1981 Mercury Lynx

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, the right and left hand rear brake backing plate attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specifications. backing plate bolts may not be able to withstand the loads experienced during truck shipment. if the bolts loosen from the spindle during operation, backing plate movement may result in weakening or premature wear of one or both rear brake tubes. this could lead to loss of brake fluid.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and tighten the bolts to the proper specifications. rear brake tubes will be replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.